Kingdom of Knuffel

redk5 wrote:can someone explain to me why when I say I don't like the N word because everyone can't say it people assume I'm Caucasian and get mad at me

I once had a teacher explain this to my class, back when I was in middle school, I believe. "Nigger" is an ethnic slur, and was used to refer to Black slaves. Because of this, it's extremely derogatory for non-Blacks to use it; kinda like they think less of Black people (slaves were regarded as objects) or kinda throwing back to those times. I don't know why Black people still refer to each other as this, but I wonder if it's a show of solidarity; a reminder of what they've gone through together as a race.

I hate all ethnic slurs and profanity that's disrespectful to one group or another. Like, I'm fine if people use "god", but not "Jesus Christ". You can see how people might have their own god(s) depending on religion, but JC automatically refers to JC from Christianity.

Many people also don't seem to know that "Jap" is a slur as well. *facehands*

We can try to explain to others why these words are wrong, hateful, and distasteful, but in the end, people will say what they will say. We just have to do our best to make sure that we practice the sort of conduct we believe is right.

Mikael Hart wrote:

redk5 wrote:can someone explain to me why when I say I don't like the N word because everyone can't say it people assume I'm Caucasian and get mad at me

I once had a teacher explain this to my class, back when I was in middle school, I believe. "Nigger" is an ethnic slur, and was used to refer to Black slaves. Because of this, it's extremely derogatory for non-Blacks to use it; kinda like they think less of Black people (slaves were regarded as objects) or kinda throwing back to those times. I don't know why Black people still refer to each other as this, but I wonder if it's a show of solidarity; a reminder of what they've gone through together as a race.

I hate all ethnic slurs and profanity that's disrespectful to one group or another. Like, I'm fine if people use "god", but not "Jesus Christ". You can see how people might have their own god(s) depending on religion, but JC automatically refers to JC from Christianity.

Many people also don't seem to know that "Jap" is a slur as well. *facehands*

We can try to explain to others why these words are wrong, hateful, and distasteful, but in the end, people will say what they will say. We just have to do our best to make sure that we practice the sort of conduct we believe is right.

I thought that was short for Japanese or Japan

Mikael: I feel kinda bad for laughing but JC. Sounds like a rapper. JC.

red: It is, but also an ethnic slur :'x

Nankuii wrote:Mikael: I feel kinda bad for laughing but JC. Sounds like a rapper. JC.

red: It is, but also an ethnic slur :'x

what? I don't get it

Like, yes Jap is short for Japanese. But it was used as a derogatory word to describe the Japanese.

this world is weird

@Nankuii: Aha, yeah, I can see that.


@redk5: Sometimes a word begins one way, but turns out having a secondary meaning or implication through the intention and use by people over time.

Haven't visited here in a while, how's everyone doing?

Haze wrote:Haven't visited here in a while, how's everyone doing?

I am fine. How are you

Aha, I'm sorta lurking?

How are you, Haze?